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Forum highlights new technology and financing for future energy

Officials from the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) countries, experts from international financial institutions, and private sector representatives gathered today for a 2-day forum in Astana to discuss financing and leapfrogging technologies for the region to tackle climate change.

ADB, AFD approved over $400 million to accelerate energy reforms in Pakistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Agence Francaise de Development (AFD) have approved over $400 million in loans to support Pakistan’s efforts to provide a more reliable and secure energy sector. (Photo credit: ADB)

ADB VP reaffirms support to Kazakhstan, regional cooperation

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Wencai Zhang is on a 4-day visit in Astana where he has held talks with senior officials of the Government of Kazakhstan about ADB’s new 2017-2021 Country Partnership Strategy

ADB supports new Bamyan road to boost connectivity in Afghanistan

The road will boost Afghanistan’s transport network, widen economic and social opportunities, and connect remote areas to the country’s center.

New ADB country director for Tajikistan assumes office

Pradeep Srivastava assumes office as the new Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Country Director for Tajikistan

Tajikistan develops national road safety strategy

Around 70 participants from the government, private sector, civil society organizations, academia, and development partners discussed a framework and priority actions of a Tajikistan national strategy on reducing road crash deaths and injuries during a workshop organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

New ADB Pakistan country director assumes office

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Xiaohong Yang as new Country Director for Pakistan. Ms. Yang, who assumed office on April 24, 2017, is the first woman to head ADB’s resident mission to the country.

ADB approves $80 million for Uzbekistan railway electrification

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $80 million loan for the electrification of 145 kilometers of railway in Uzbekistan, linking the cities of Pap, Namangan, and Andijan.

World Bank and AIIB sign cooperation framework

The memorandum of understanding provides an overall framework for cooperation between the World Bank Group and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in common areas of interest, including development financing, staff exchanges, and analytical and sector work.

ADB, Afghanistan launch transport sector master plan update

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Afghanistan unveiled a comprehensive Transport Sector Master Plan Update that will help Afghanistan develop its transport infrastructure covering roads, railways, civil aviation, urban transport, trade logistics, and other related operations.